1. Be aware of germs, wash, .wash, wash
Everything you touch has been touched by others.. The bars on rides that people hold on to, remotes in hotel rooms, door handles… theme parks are paradise for germs, so it is important to carry hand sanitizer or hand wipes and wash your hands regularly. Last thing you want is to be sick at WDW.
2. Store valuables in a safe place
If you have any valuable items with you, be sure to store them somewhere safe. The likelihood of it getting stolen is small but sometimes the crime of opportunity is present.. The more difficult it is to take the less likely it will walk away. Something like a tablet should remain in your hotel room safe while you are not in the room (or with the concierge or front desk staff if the item is too large for the safe.) If you have important travel documents, such as a passport, carry copies of them just in case they are lost during your trip. Leave an additional copy at home with others you can contact for copies if needed. Keep cash and credit cards in a “safe” part of your purse or wallet, where it would be difficult to be pick pocketed, and remember to not keep all of your cash in one place. Also don’t carry to much cash. (That way if you do get pick pocketed, you will still have a stash)
3. Follow Cast Member instructions
When a Cast Member goes out of his or her way to give guests instructions, it is important that these instructions are followed closely. Keeping your hands, arms, feet, and legs inside the vehicle is not just a catchy saying, or just a recommendation it’s a direction meant to keep your from being injured. The same goes for other procedures that can occur during a day at the parks—staying behind lines when you are asked to, and not leaving a gift shop when there is lightening in the area.
4. Drink moderately, and watchfully
While on vacation, or in general, be careful not to drink to the point where you will be put in a dangerous situation. This also goes for leaving drinks unattended. it’s always better to air on the side of caution. . Excessive drunkenness can also ruin a good time. A Disney vacation is better spent by touring the parks, not staying in your hotel room with a hangover.
5. Read and follow warning signs
Most attractions have signs posted at the end of the queues with warnings on them, these are there for a reason and if any of these apply to you, avoiding these attractions would be much safer than taking a chance on something that can hurt you and ruin your vacation.
6. Carry and charge cell phones
Cell phones are great to carry on vacation (if possible, sometimes international travel makes this difficult.) If you need to make a phone call quickly for any reason, a cell phone is going to be the best way to do so.
7. Stay hydrated
This tip is very important, however for guests who are not used to the Florida climate, dehydration can really ruin a vacation. Plan on getting enough fluids, it is extremely important to stay hydrated while traveling throughout the parks on hot days. If you don’t like the taste of Florida tap water, and don’t want to pay for water bottles multiple times a day, bring aa flavor packet like Crystal Light and fill up at bubblers as you tour the parks.
8. Attach something with your contact information to your kids
If you have small children, consider purchasing or making things that will remain on their persons with your phone number or other contact information. I always bought dog tags and attached them to my kiddos sneakers. There are plenty of companies that can make temporary tattoos or bracelets with this information, so that if your child is lost during your trip a Cast Member will immediately know how to contact you. (phone #, resort name)
9.Choose a meeting place for if your group is separated
Even with cell phones, it is important to determine a meeting place in advance in case your group is separated, especially if you’re traveling with children. In the beginning of the trip, determine a meeting place in each of the parks where you will go if anyone is lost. Be sure to carry cell phones if possible.
10. Use common sense
WDW is safe but even in safe places bad things can happen. Regardless of where you are vacationing, it is important to use common sense the same way you would at home. ( Use your business address or a friends address on your luggage tags...so no one can know your home is vacant) This means keeping control of your children, and following directions the same way you would in your hometown. . Just because you are enjoying a week off from school or work, does not mean that everything else will take care of itself. Following your gut is important as well, in that if something does not seem safe, it probably isn’t and you cannot assume so simply because you are enjoying your vacation. Mostly be aware..
Everything you touch has been touched by others.. The bars on rides that people hold on to, remotes in hotel rooms, door handles… theme parks are paradise for germs, so it is important to carry hand sanitizer or hand wipes and wash your hands regularly. Last thing you want is to be sick at WDW.
2. Store valuables in a safe place
If you have any valuable items with you, be sure to store them somewhere safe. The likelihood of it getting stolen is small but sometimes the crime of opportunity is present.. The more difficult it is to take the less likely it will walk away. Something like a tablet should remain in your hotel room safe while you are not in the room (or with the concierge or front desk staff if the item is too large for the safe.) If you have important travel documents, such as a passport, carry copies of them just in case they are lost during your trip. Leave an additional copy at home with others you can contact for copies if needed. Keep cash and credit cards in a “safe” part of your purse or wallet, where it would be difficult to be pick pocketed, and remember to not keep all of your cash in one place. Also don’t carry to much cash. (That way if you do get pick pocketed, you will still have a stash)
3. Follow Cast Member instructions
When a Cast Member goes out of his or her way to give guests instructions, it is important that these instructions are followed closely. Keeping your hands, arms, feet, and legs inside the vehicle is not just a catchy saying, or just a recommendation it’s a direction meant to keep your from being injured. The same goes for other procedures that can occur during a day at the parks—staying behind lines when you are asked to, and not leaving a gift shop when there is lightening in the area.
4. Drink moderately, and watchfully
While on vacation, or in general, be careful not to drink to the point where you will be put in a dangerous situation. This also goes for leaving drinks unattended. it’s always better to air on the side of caution. . Excessive drunkenness can also ruin a good time. A Disney vacation is better spent by touring the parks, not staying in your hotel room with a hangover.
5. Read and follow warning signs
Most attractions have signs posted at the end of the queues with warnings on them, these are there for a reason and if any of these apply to you, avoiding these attractions would be much safer than taking a chance on something that can hurt you and ruin your vacation.
6. Carry and charge cell phones
Cell phones are great to carry on vacation (if possible, sometimes international travel makes this difficult.) If you need to make a phone call quickly for any reason, a cell phone is going to be the best way to do so.
7. Stay hydrated
This tip is very important, however for guests who are not used to the Florida climate, dehydration can really ruin a vacation. Plan on getting enough fluids, it is extremely important to stay hydrated while traveling throughout the parks on hot days. If you don’t like the taste of Florida tap water, and don’t want to pay for water bottles multiple times a day, bring aa flavor packet like Crystal Light and fill up at bubblers as you tour the parks.
8. Attach something with your contact information to your kids
If you have small children, consider purchasing or making things that will remain on their persons with your phone number or other contact information. I always bought dog tags and attached them to my kiddos sneakers. There are plenty of companies that can make temporary tattoos or bracelets with this information, so that if your child is lost during your trip a Cast Member will immediately know how to contact you. (phone #, resort name)
9.Choose a meeting place for if your group is separated
Even with cell phones, it is important to determine a meeting place in advance in case your group is separated, especially if you’re traveling with children. In the beginning of the trip, determine a meeting place in each of the parks where you will go if anyone is lost. Be sure to carry cell phones if possible.
10. Use common sense
WDW is safe but even in safe places bad things can happen. Regardless of where you are vacationing, it is important to use common sense the same way you would at home. ( Use your business address or a friends address on your luggage tags...so no one can know your home is vacant) This means keeping control of your children, and following directions the same way you would in your hometown. . Just because you are enjoying a week off from school or work, does not mean that everything else will take care of itself. Following your gut is important as well, in that if something does not seem safe, it probably isn’t and you cannot assume so simply because you are enjoying your vacation. Mostly be aware..
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